Are you a Chartered Structural Design Engineer MISTRUCTE or MICE?

Do you have Water sector experience of any sort?

Do you live within commutable distance of Manchester?

Job Title: Principal Structural Engineer

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Type: Contract (12 months +, likely to be ongoing)

Day Rate: £55–£60 per hour Ltd (subject to an IR35 assessment confirming outside status)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Stretford, Manchester (hybrid working model)

Ideally 3 days per week in the office, 2 days from home

Some flexibility available

Candidates must live within a commutable distance to Manchester

Occasional site visits (travel expenses paid)

About the Role We are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer (ideally chartered MISTRUCTE or MICE) to lead and deliver structural design solutions across water sector projects, specifically for water treatment plants for utility companies. You will work on projects under AMP8, including:

Design of water retaining structures

Foundations and structural works for water treatment equipment

Retaining wall designs for sewage treatment works upgrades

You will ensure design deliverables meet safety, quality, and industry standards, provide technical guidance, and mentor a team of engineers, CAD technicians, and graduates.

Candidates must be able to carry out design calculations for reinforced concrete and steelwork.

Skills Required

Significant structural design experience in water sector projects, including water treatment plants and related utility structures

Chartered engineer

Strong technical knowledge and experience in structural design

Ability to carry out reinforced concrete and steelwork calculations

Leadership and mentoring skills for engineers, CAD technicians, and graduates

Skills Desired

Familiarity with construction methods and materials used in water utility projects

Knowledge of Engineering Drawing Practices

Contractor Benefits & Working Environment

Hybrid working with flexibility (3 days office / 2 days home)

Occasional site visits with travel expenses paid

Stable, supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business